Conservatory

The City of Thunder Bay's Centennial Botanical Conservatory is accessible to all and is a great place to visit year round. The Conservatory opened in 1967, by the Fort William Parks Board as a Centennial project and it is a legacy to the citizens of Thunder Bay.

Location

1601 Dease St. West, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5H4

Hours of operation

Monday and Tuesday: 10 am - 4 pm

Wednesday - Sunday: 12 pm - 8 pm

Holiday Hours: Dec. 20 - Jan. 6

Dec. 20 10 am - 8 pm

Dec. 21 10 am - 8 pm

Dec. 22 12 pm - 8 pm

Dec. 23 12 pm - 8 pm

Dec. 24 CLOSED

Dec. 25 CLOSED

Dec. 26 CLOSED

Dec. 27 10 am - 8 pm

Dec. 28 10 am - 8 pm

Dec. 29 12 pm - 8 pm

Dec. 30 12 pm - 8 pm

Dec. 31 CLOSED

Jan. 1 CLOSED

Jan. 2 10 am - 8 pm

Jan. 3 10 am - 8 pm

Jan. 4 10 am - 8 pm

Jan. 5 12 pm - 8 pm

Jan. 6 12 pm - 8 pm

Facility amenities

Features

Bee hives

Community and children's gardens

Flowering plants, exotic trees and shrubs from around the world

Horticultural Society's perennial garden

Park benches (inside and outside)

Picnic tables

Pollinator garden

Shade trees

Waterfall and wishing pond

Washrooms and change tables

Accessible washrooms and change tables are available.

Parking

Plenty of parking is available including motor-coach parking.

Tours

Guided Tours of the conservatory are available. To book a tour, call 807-625-2941.

Bookings

Reservations are required, to book the Conservatory, call 807-625-2941.

Conservatory needs assessment

The Conservatory has been an important part of our City for the last 50 years. In the future, the City must replace the Conservatory buildings. This is an opportunity to investigate if there are other uses that should be incorporated into the space. Stay tuned for future public engagement sessions and information regarding future use and construction plans.

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